How do you pronounce "barefoot"?

In American English: /ˈbɛrˌfʊt/ (BEHR-fuut). In British English: /bˈeəfʊt/ (B-eh-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛrˌfʊt/ (BEHR-fuut). In Australian English: /bˈeəfʊt/ (B-eh-uhf).

Is "barefoot" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛrˌfʊt/ (BEHR-fuut), while in British English it's /bˈeəfʊt/ (B-eh-uhf).

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barefoot

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/ˈbɛrˌfʊt/

BEHR-fuut

Syllable Breakdown

bɛrbare·fʊtfoot

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